Capturing the Depth of Reflection with Jared Harris
in Selah, Portraiture
Titian
Capturing the Depth of Reflection with Andy Serkis
in Selah, Celebrity, Portraiture
I'm hoping to finish Selah over the summer and bring it to exhibition in 2025. In this latest series, I captured the profoundly talented actor Andy Serkis. When directing Andy, I asked him to imagine he had taken a long pilgrimage, now reaching the end. He is depicted as a man of faith, almost pensive, taking the time to pause and reflect.
Read MoreCapturing the Essence of Reflection with Peter Van Norden
in Selah, Los Angeles, London, New York, Portraiture
It's not unusual for photographers to be inspired by other types of art. As you may have noticed, there is a great deal of Renaissance Italian influence in my portraiture. Drawing inspiration from the Old Master painters like Rembrandt, Caravaggio, Titian, and Ribera, I have attempted to masterfully recreate the light, atmosphere, and tones of classical portrait paintings. This influence is even more apparent in my latest project, entitled Selah.
Read MoreCapturing 'The Moment of Decision' with Anna Passey
in Portraiture, Selah
Photography has always been about capturing that fleeting moment, a split-second where past and future converge and are held forever by the click of the shutter. In my Selah project, I’ve taken this concept into the studio, creating a series of portraits where each sitter pauses to prepare for something significant. One of the most compelling images from this project features actress Anna Passey, known for her role as Sienna Blake in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks.
Read MoreFrom the Lens of Rory Lewis: A Journey to the Hasselblad Masters 2023 Finals
in Portraiture, Selah, Awards, Celebrity, Los Angeles, London, New York, Top Moment
As the golden hour casts a gentle glow over the city, I sit, enveloped in the warmth of an incredible announcement: my portrait of the extraordinarily talented Michael James Shaw has been shortlisted as a finalist in the prestigious Hasselblad Masters 2023 competition. Amidst a vast sea of 85,000 submissions, to be selected among the top 10 in the portrait category is an honor that leaves me both humbled and elated.
Read MoreRecreating Meditative Renaissance Inspired Religious Scenes
in Selah, Works, Portraiture, Los Angeles, Top Moment
It’s not unusual for photographers to be inspired by other types of art. As you may have noticed their is a great deal of renaissance Italian influence in my portraiture.
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